VANGUARD RESEARCH GROUP

NEWSLETTER

September 2023

ADVANCES IN MODELS OF PREDICTION OF PSYCHOSIS

Predicting onset of psychosis has been a scientific endeavor for many years but accuracy of prediction models continues to require improvement. In a new study, joint prediction models showed improved performance with high accuracy over baseline models (see details and below article).

HELP IN CHOOSING A MENTAL HEALTH APP

The landscape of mental health apps has become cluttered with
options, and guidance on quality and purpose is much needed.
As a mental health professional, you might get asked about specific
apps by patients and not always have an answer. The below websites were designed to shine some light onto the situation. They help users identify helpful apps with an app library of rated apps. Check them out here:

https://mindtools.io/

https://mindapps.org/

WE HAVE CURRENT PROJECTS SEEKING ADDITIONAL SITES!

A novel pharmacological treatment for cognitive impairment for schizophrenia patients

An observational study to evaluate the clinical course and treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD).
o Questionnaires to assess the impact of TD on quality of life, sites and clients are reimbursed to participate

A novel pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia.

 New psychosocial technology treatments for negative symptoms.

If you are interested in learning more or participating, please email Ben George at bgeorge7@northwell.edu.

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